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Tennis Courts in Manhattan

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Some of Manhattan’s tennis courts let you turn up and play, and some need booking first.

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01

Central Park Tennis Center

Tucked into the heart of Central Park near 96th Street, this is New York City's largest public tennis facility — 26 clay courts and 4 hard courts run by NYC Parks. It's classic park tennis: unpretentious, busy, and social, with courts available to anyone on a walk-in or reservation basis right in the middle of Manhattan's most famous green space.

Courts
30 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: from 6:30 AM until sunsetSeason runs from early April through November, weather permitting (operator). The schedule above applies in season.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources
03

Riverside Park

Riverside Park’s public tennis courts at West 119th Street sit along the Hudson River in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.

Courts
10 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AMHours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources
04

Sutton East Tennis Club

An indoor clay tennis club on Manhattan's Upper East Side, open daily year-round for pay-to-play court time without needing a membership. It's a longstanding fixture for city players wanting real clay underfoot through the winter, with on-staff pros for lessons and a pro shop for gear and stringing.

Courts
8 courts · Clay · Indoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Hours, booking and sources
05

Frederick Johnson Tennis Courts

Frederick Johnson Tennis Courts has eight public outdoor tennis courts in Harlem: four asphalt/hard and four labeled Mondo synthetic by NYC Parks. The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program manages tennis operations here. Locally known as The Jungle, it serves neighborhood players.

Courts
8 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMHours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources
06

Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs

A private indoor tennis club in the heart of Manhattan, offering five hard courts in a climate-controlled bubble facility year-round. It's a solid pick for travelers who want reliable indoor tennis without the New York weather worries, with an active social and adult-league scene alongside the courts.

Courts
5 courts · Hard · Indoor
Access
Public
Hours
Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM – 12:00 AMSat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Price
from $50
Hours, booking and sources
08

96th Street Clay Tennis Courts

Ten outdoor red clay courts are located at Riverside Park near West 96th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Riverside Tennis Association offers adult and junior programs, private lessons and summer camps here.

Courts
10 courts · Clay · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: from 7:00 AM until sunsetSeason runs April to November. Hours change month by month with daylight; the operator's monthly table is approximate. The schedule above applies in season.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources

Plan your visit

Are there free tennis courts in Manhattan?

Yes. We list 4 venues in Manhattan that offer free play. Check each venue’s details for conditions and any charges.

Are there indoor tennis courts in Manhattan?

Yes. We list 11 venues with indoor courts in Manhattan.

Do I need to book a tennis court in Manhattan?

13 venues allow walk-in play; 10 venues require a reservation. Check the venue page for booking and contact details where available.

Can I play tennis in Manhattan without being a member?

Yes. 25 venues in Manhattan are open to the public; 1 venue is members-only.

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    Central Park Tennis Center Hours · Daily: from 6:30 AM until sunset · Season runs from early April through November, weather permitting (operator). The schedule above applies in season.
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    Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
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    Riverside Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Sutton East Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    Frederick Johnson Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs Hours · Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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    SPORTIME Randall's Island (John McEnroe Tennis Academy) Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    96th Street Clay Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: from 7:00 AM until sunset · Season runs April to November. Hours change month by month with daylight; the operator's monthly table is approximate. The schedule above applies in season.
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    Vanderbilt Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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    Octagon Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Official court hours are 07:00–22:00 from April 1 through November; courts close in winter.
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    Yorkville Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    Howard Bennett Playground Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Hudson River Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM · Park opening hours are not the same as tennis court hours; courts are first-come, first-served. Check current access.
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    Riverbank State Park Tennis Courts 🎾 Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Fort Washington Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    John V. Lindsay East River Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM · Park hours are not tennis-court hours. Reconstruction has affected tennis access; confirm whether the courts have reopened before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    East Side Tennis Association Hours · Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · The posted court schedule changes by season; check the current schedule before visiting.
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    Liahan Tennis Hours · Daily: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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    John Jay Park Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM · A directory lists 07:00–22:00 year-round, but the court is described as unlit; confirm usable daylight hours. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Washington Market Park Tennis Court Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM · The court lists permitted play from 07:00 to midnight during tennis season; off-season access follows different rules. Confirm the current schedule.
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    Harlem Tennis Center Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Pier 42 Tennis Court Hours · Daily: from 8:00 AM until sunset
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    Town Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Hudson River Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    J. Hood Wright Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM · The park’s listed hours do not confirm tennis court hours or availability. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Court 16 Manhattan-FiDi – Tennis & Pickleball Hours · Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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    Jackie Robinson Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM · The park is open longer than the tennis courts; court play is described as dawn to dusk. Check current seasonal access. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Brandeis High School Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Listed hours are not confirmed as court-specific; check before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Playground One Twenty Five CXXV Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Listed hours describe the playground; tennis court hours are unconfirmed. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Dwight School Athletic Center Hours · Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · The listed hours describe the athletic center; tennis court times are not confirmed. Hours from Google Maps (these are the school's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Hunter College Sportsplex Hours · Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed · The 10:00–19:00 weekday listing is for the Sportsplex, not confirmed tennis-court time. Check court and guest access with Hunter College.
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    Chelsea Piers Field House Hours · Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · The listed hours describe the Field House; tennis court availability varies.
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    Seward Park Tennis Courts Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Columbus Park Court Hours · Open 24 hours · The park may be open around the clock, but tennis court hours and access are not confirmed.
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    Sessanta Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Hunter College Brookdale Campus Tennis Courts Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Asphalt Green - Upper East Side campus Hours · Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM · The listed hours describe the wider campus; tennis classes follow their own schedules.
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    St. Catherine's Park Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · The park lists hours of 07:00 to dusk; specific access hours for the tennis practice wall are unconfirmed. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    St. Vartan Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM · The listed 06:00–23:00 hours are for the park; access to the tennis practice wall is unconfirmed. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.